Lincoln and Syphilis

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(04-03-2019 06:11 PM)Rob Wick Wrote:  I'm at work now, so I can't really respond, but I will later. Let me say, however, that I agree there is nothing other than what Herndon said. If he lied about it, one then must answer why?

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I agree its doubtful that he lied. But can we be sure that Lincoln was telling Herndon the truth about visits to prostitutes? As I say, it wouldnt be the first time that a man has told another man about sexual exploits which didnt happen. ("C'mon, Abraham ... I bet yer had some good times out on circuit? " Nudge, nudge. "Yer dont drink ... dont smoke ... dont even cuss much ... must have some faults ... Yer a strange sort of a man ... C'mon ... Pay a few visits to friendly ladies ? Eh? Eh?" "Yeah well ... a man does have needs . I guess.")